Dread Nation

In Dread Nation, Justina Ireland presents a gripping alternate America on the brink of collapse, where the Civil War has been upended by the rise of the undead. Protagonist Jane McKeene navigates a society marked by racial discrimination and survival, training to be an Attendant while grappling with her true desires and the dangers around her. As families begin to vanish, Jane finds herself at the heart of a conspiracy that threatens her life, all while confronting the unsettling realities of a world where the restless dead are just one of her challenges. This provocative narrative combines abounding action with a thoughtful examination of race and equality.